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Council hears first reading on sale of surplus police firearms; revenue estimated at $40,000
Summary
Staff presented a first-reading ordinance authorizing sale of surplus and confiscated police firearms through a licensed dealer, estimating about $40,000 in proceeds to offset recent purchases. Item will return Dec. 1 for further review.
City staff presented a special ordinance on first reading to authorize the sale of surplus firearms from the police department, including out-of-service and nonviolent-confiscated weapons. Staff said the firearms will be sold through a licensed federal firearms dealer and that officers will have the opportunity to purchase replaced service pistols at an agreed price.
"These firearms, including pistols and rifles, will be sold through a licensed federal firearms dealer, ensuring all applicable laws and regulations are followed," staff said, and that "the sale is expected to generate approximately 40,000, which will help offset the recent purchase of the Glock 47 firearms that patrol officers currently use." Staff noted the ordinance requires two readings and the item will return Dec. 1 for additional review.
